2002–03 Vyshcha Liha

The 2002–03 Vyshcha Liha season was the 12th since its establishment. FC Shakhtar Donetsk were the defending champions.

Teams

Promotions

• Volyn-1 Lutsk, the winners of the 2001–02 Ukrainian First League – (returning after absence of 6 seasons)
• Chornomorets Odesa, the runners-up of the 2001–02 Ukrainian First League – (returning after absence of 2 seasons)
• Obolon Kyiv, the third placed of the 2001–02 Ukrainian First League – (debut)

Renamed

• On 22 July 2002 SC Volyn-1 Lutsk changed its name to FC Volyn Lutsk.
• 17 December 2002 FC Metalurh Mariupol changed its name to FC Illichivets Mariupol.
• 25 February 2003 FC Polihraftekhnika Oleksandriya changed its name to FC Oleksandriya.

Location

League table

Results

Top goal scorers

References

External links

• ukrsoccerhistory.com - source of information
• ФФУ затвердила Регламент та Календар І кола Чемпіонату України. old.ffu.org.ua. 25 June 2002